Alumni: Eastern Mediterranean President's Cruise

Join Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C., for this rare opportunity to enjoy unspoiled views of ancient cities aboard one of the most stunning fleets sailing in Europe. Celebrity Solstice ships are known for their stunning spaces designed by world-famous architects, award-winning cuisine, personal service, full-production shows in state-of-the-art theaters, as well as their veteran guides and English-speaking tour directors. You will enjoy the best of both land and sea. I hope you can join us for this memorable journey.

Ports of Call
Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey
Once the capital of the Roman province of Asia Minor, this coastal town is a perfect
place for history buffs to explore. This former Greek banking and trading center's historic sites include the Great Theater, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Excursions include: Ancient Ephesus, Biblical Ephesus, Highlights of Ephesus with Lunch, Ephesian Modus Vivandi.

Istanbul, Turkey
Exotic Istanbul is a place to stroll. Take time to walk through the Grand Bazaar, explore the famous Blue Mosque, or wander through the majestic Topkapi Palace with its gardens, libraries, and 400-room harem. Excursions include: Shopping in Istanbul, Ottoman Istanbul, Istanbul Classical Tour, Istanbul's Byzantium Side.

Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos is known for its white-washed villages sprinkled with blue and jade green and its sophisticated nightlife. It is the most popular island in the Cyclades, awash with bustling alleyways and sandy beaches. Excursions include: Elia Beach Transfer, Scenic Island Drive with Ano Mera Monastery, Ancient Delos.

Santorini, Greece
The island of Santorini has the classic Greek seascape and is a treasure-trove for amateur and professional archeologists alike. It holds tombs that date back to the 9th
century and the sanctuary of Apollo. Excursions include: Volcano Hot Springs, Exclusive
Santorini, Pyrgos Village Mesas and Wine, Village of Oia and Santorini Island.

Naples/Capri, Italy
Located on the southern coast of Italy, Naples' scenery attracts artists from around the
world. One of its greatest inventions to western civilization, pizza, was made to honor
the Queen of Italy in 1889. Excursions include: Island of Capri with lunch, Mount
Vesuvius Hike with Pompeii, Capri, and Amalfi Coast, Naples Archeological Museum
and pizza tasting.

Rome, Italy
Once the center of the Ancient World from which emperors ruled over nearly all of
western civilization, Rome today is still a cultural mecca. Stroll the ancient halls of the
Colosseum or gaze upon the ceilings of the Sistine Chapel. Excursions include: Taste of
Rome – the Eternal City, Bracciano Castle and its Lake.

Itinerary
Day 1: Depart from Rome at 5:00 p.m., Monday, September 19
Day 2: At Sea
Day 3: Arrive Santorini, Greece, at 2:00 p.m., depart at 10 p.m.
Day 4:Arrive Athens (Piraeus), Greece, at 7:00 a.m., depart at 6:00 p.m.
Day 5: At Sea
Day 6: Arrive Istanbul, Turkey, at 7:00 a.m.
Day 7: Depart Istanbul, Turkey, at 2:00 p.m.
Day 8: Arrive Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey, at 10:00 a.m., depart at 8:00 p.m.
Day 9: Arrive Mykonos, Greece, at 7:00 a.m., depart at 6:00 p.m.
Day 10: At Sea
Day 11: Arrive Naples/Capri, Italy, at 7:00 a.m., depart at 6:30 p.m.
DAY 12: Return to Rome at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, September 30